Behr → Benjamin Moore
Benjamin Moore equivalent of Behr Rain Shadow ECC-22-3
The closest Benjamin Moore colour is Blue Spruce (1637), at ΔE 2.36 — very close.
Blue Spruce is the closest Benjamin Moore makes, but at ΔE 2.36 it is a near miss rather than a match. Expect a visible difference where the two meet — on adjoining walls, or against existing trim.
Why people switch between Behr and Benjamin Moore
Most people comparing Behr to Benjamin Moore are not shopping for a new colour. They have already chosen one, and then hit a price difference or a painter who buys from a single supplier. The question is what goes on the wall instead.
How close Blue Spruce really is
- Delta E (CIEDE2000)
- 2.36very close
- LRV
- 16.81Behr is 16
- Hex
- #607077#677276 in Behr
The candidate is darker, more saturated. Its LRV is 0.8 points higher.
Behr and Benjamin Moore publish LRV against their own measurements, and here the two disagree with the swatches: Blue Spruce reads slightly darker than Rain Shadow in colour space while carrying the higher published LRV. Treat LRV as comparable within a brand, not across two.
Other Benjamin Moore options
Worth knowing if Blue Spruce is discontinued locally, or if you want to shift the colour slightly warmer or cooler.
- Britannia Blue 1623ΔE 2.66 · very close · Nearly the same lightness, more saturated, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.1 points higher.
- Gray Shower 2125-30ΔE 2.76 · very close · The candidate is lighter, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 2.3 points higher.
- Gunmetal 1602ΔE 2.91 · very close · The candidate is darker, more muted, with a small hue shift. Its LRV is 0.6 points higher.
Matches in every other brand
See Behr Rain Shadow ECC-22-3 matched across all 13 brands →